IMMIGRATION
Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu warns South Africa on violence against Nigerians
As reports of xenophobic attacks in South Africa continue (into the first week May 2026), Nigeria said it would repatriate its citizens who want to leave. Nigeria has announced a…
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Boko Haram threatens to kill 400 women and children if Nigeria refuses $3.5 million ransom
Boko Haram militants have threatened to execute more than 400 women and children they are…
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Peter Obi, Eneke the Bird and the Politics of Flight. By Chris Agbedo
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, USA-based newspaper published on the…
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Ten more deportees from the United States arrive in Eswatini
A group of ten migrants deported from the United States arrived early Monday, October 6, 2025, in the southern African…
U.S. expands visa bond program to include the Gambia
The United States government has expanded its Visa Bond Pilot Program, officially adding The Gambia to the list of countries…
Canada: Moose Jaw unveils key roles in rural immigration pilot
The city of Moose Jaw in Saskatchewan has formally unveiled its priority sectors and occupations under the Rural Community…
Botswana to introduce citizenship-by-investment program
Botswana is preparing to introduce a citizenship-by-investment initiative, a move aimed at reshaping the country’s economic foundation as it grapples…
UK government unveils mandatory digital ID plan
The United Kingdom is set to introduce a nationwide digital identity program, a move the Labour government describes as a…
U.S. senators question tech giants’ overreliance on foreign workers amid job cuts
Prominent American corporations, including Apple, Amazon, and JPMorgan Chase, are facing heightened scrutiny from lawmakers over their extensive use of…
U.S. eases concerns over new H-1B visa surcharge
The White House sought to calm growing unease on Monday, September 22, 2025, by clarifying details of the Trump administration’s…
Amazon, Microsoft, JPMorgan move to protect staff from Trump’s H-1B fee
Major corporations across technology, finance, and other sectors are rushing to safeguard their employees following U.S. President Donald Trump’s proclamation…